Buckthorn
Scientific Name: | Rhamnus spp. |
Location: | Europe, North America, Asia & Northern Africa |
Dried Weight: | 38lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,040lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 6,080lbf /in2 |
Buckthorn has a heartwood that is yellowish-orange color while the sapwood is a pale off-white or straw color. It has a tight grain and a fine uniform texture. The wood gives off a moderate natural lustre. Buckthorn is easy to work with and turns, glues, and finishes well.